Job Description
Job Description
RN - CVICU<. >
● About Facility:
o 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
o 885 licensed beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
● Unit Information:
o Beds: 22 Bed ICU
▪ Census: 20 patients/day
o Minimum Years of Experience required: 1 year minimum with CVICU experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes, with CVICU Experience
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Surgical and Medical Cardiac Critical Care unit, that cares for patients suffering cardiovascular support. Common seen diagnosis Post operations for CABG, valve replacement/ repair, Impella, IABP management, thoracic aortic aneurysms etc.
● Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:2
o CNA: 1:20
● Required Licensure & Certifications:
o BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
o CCRN (preferred)
● Skills required:
o Post cardiac assessment, know how to care for circulatory support (ISBP, IMPELLA, LVAD, ECMO), titration of vasoactive and antiarrhythmic medication, interpretation of cardiac waveforms, and hemodynamic monitoring.
● Support within the Department:
o CNA: ADLs, Blood Sugar, vital signs and transport
o Receptionist: Unit management of phone calls, and replacement. Yes, 24 Hours
o Charge nurse: Yes, often in assignment
o Phlebotomy: Nurse Draw
o RT 24/7: Yes, allocated in CVICU
o Intensivist 24/7
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Epic - experience preferred
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Phillips
o Unit specific equipment: CRRT (nexstage)
● Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO: One Week
o 2- 3 days departmental
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Nurses: Royal Blue
o Parking: Employee Parking Lot
o Unit Culture: High Acuity and Fast Pace
You'll never receive recurrent notifications, aggressive phone calls, or overbearing messages from us. Just support!
A US based healthcare staffing firm, Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help, may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves, we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!